Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 AMTRAN RS3505 Recall - Campaign #96V134000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 AMTRAN RS3505 RECALL - #96V134000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR

THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE BUZZER SWITCH DOES NOT ACTIVATE AND/OR THE WINDOW IS NOT CLOSED WHEN THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION.

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Vehicle 1996 AMTRAN RS3505
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 5/1/1995 - 3/1/1996
Recalled on 7/18/1996
Influenced by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owners Notified on 8/1/1996
# Affected 488
Recalled for VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Description THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE BUZZER SWITCH DOES NOT ACTIVATE AND/OR THE WINDOW IS NOT CLOSED WHEN THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION.
Consequences CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS UNLATCHED UNTIL THE WINDOW IS PHYSICALLY OPENED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH.
Notes SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. : OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 15, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 AMTRAN RS3505 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 AMTRAN RS3505 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR

1996 AMTRAN RS3505 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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